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Kyoto Station 9 minutes / Maximum 10 people / Lake Biwa / No accommodation tax / 4 bedrooms / 5-minute walk to the station / Children are welcome / Large detached house / With parking
Why not strengthen your bond with your loved ones at a large, single-family home selected from the top 1%, a quiet, barrier-free accommodation option? 5 mins walk to JR Otsu station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, and about 40 minutes to JR Osaka Station. A 2-minute walk from Keihan Kamisaka Station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shores of Lake Biwa. Free parking available on site. The room is clean, there are few steps, and there are many grab bars, so you can rest assured.Even 10 people can relax.Babies welcome😄 Access to Kyoto and Osaka is also convenient, and as a representative of Lake Biwa, there are historic buildings such as Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa Valley, marine sports, cycling, Ishiyama-dera Temple, and many other tourist resources such as autumn leaves, and you can feel the appearance of Japan in all seasons.❗️ I love my area. There are many restaurants, major coffee shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets around JR Otsu Station, making it convenient.😊 We have a lot of amenities, including towels and coffee.😊 As a business, I use English to convey the charm of Japan and abroad to parents and children throughout Japan, and develop children who can think of from a global perspective. We hope to be able to help you with memories that will last a lifetime.

[15% off for consecutive stays] Accommodates up to 8 people / BBQ on a spacious wood deck / Perfect for group trips, family vacations, or girls' getaways!
◇ Between Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakusan ◇ "Green View Lodge" is a log house located in the Kosei region of Shiga Prefecture. Why not spend some time alone in a log house surrounded by nature and forget the hustle and bustle of the city? The warmth of the wood-burning stove creates a cozy space and promotes physical and mental relaxation. It is recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious area surrounded by stylish interiors. Cooking and eating together in the large kitchen will also make for a fun memory. We also recommend having a barbecue or gazing at the starry sky on the wooden deck. Perfect for girls' nights out or group trips! ◎ The room has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV (NETFLIX available), BBQ stove (Weber), a Bluetooth mini stereo, a washer-dryer, a coffee maker, and other amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. ◎ Face towels, bath towels, and toothbrush sets are provided. ◎ There are many tourist spots in the vicinity that are easily accessible by car, such as Hakkodake Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Kogen, the Metasequoia Tree Alley, Shirahige Shrine, Koguchi Valley, and Wakasa Saba Kaido Kumagawa Shuku.

[Barrel Sauna Available (Extra Charge)] Modern-style Traditional House for Rent/Up to 8 People/Terrace with Roof Available/Tent Sauna Available
Welcome to [3Re: KEITA]! From a house without personality to a house with personality We remade an old house that had been left without any features. Re Origine (reuse what you can, don't destroy more than necessary) Re Make (reuse waste materials and give them new life) Re Meaning (Don't let them tell you there's nothing in the countryside) Based on the concept of the 3 Re's, we strive to create new value while cherishing rural roots. The concept of this facility is not just to renovate, but to remake while preserving the good qualities of old houses, to redefine their value, and to make them modern and comfortable. The facility is located at the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy a relaxing time feeling the blessings of the mountains and nature to your heart's content. We also rent BBQ grills and tent saunas, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling at one with nature. * We may not be able to provide a tent sauna depending on availability. Please note that we are only able to lend it free of charge, and even if it cannot be used, we cannot change the amount.

14PPL Home | Walk to Old Town/La Collina | 2 Baths
📍 90% of local sights within walking distance. Perfectly located in the historic district. 🚶 Top Location: 10-min walk to La Collina: Most visited, iconic architecture & sweets. 7-min walk to Hachiman-bori: Top-rated canal & iconic Samurai movie site. 5-min walk to Local Market: Perfect for premium Omi Beef. ✨ Highlights: 4BR Home: Traditional layout with backyard & balcony. Modern Perks: Full kitchen w/ dishwasher & premium cookware Convenience: 4-min walk to 24h Lawson & free parking

Riverside traditional house | Sauna, wood-fired bath, starry sky, pizza ~watoto stay Lita ~
川と森に囲まれた、1日1組限定の一棟貸し古民家。 ここでは、音・火・水・星に包まれながら、時間そのものを楽しむ滞在ができます。 音楽室にはグランドピアノやドラム、ギター、ベース。 ピザ窯体験(別料金)では本格ナポリピザを焼き、夜はBBQと焚き火の火を囲みながら、満天の星と天の川を眺める。 夏はすぐそばの川で水遊び、テントサウナ(別料金)で自然の中でととのうこともできます。 古民家内には元カフェのフルキッチンがあるのでみんなで料理をしたり、図書室で静かに読書をしたり。 それぞれの“好きな時間”を自由に過ごせます。 お風呂は信楽焼の陶器の浴槽。 薪で焚く火のぬくもりと、ヒノキの香りに包まれながら、心と体をゆっくりほどいてください。 ホテルではなく、誰にも邪魔されない「自分たちの場所」で過ごす。 そんな贅沢な時間をどうぞ。 最寄駅までの送迎もあり。 幾つかのオプションがございます。 BBQセット、炭と網、準備片付け込みで4,000円 テントサウナ 薪代込みで5,000円 本格的ピザ窯レンタピザ焼き体験5,000円 (ピザは生地とモッツァレラとバジルがついて1200円別売りです)

Haruya Guesthouse
Our guesthouse is in a beautiful mountain village, near to it are pristine forests with beech trees and an ancient mountain path that was used to carry sea products from Japan sea to Kyoto in old days. In front of the guesthouse runs a stream that is a source of Lake Biwa and its water is crystal clear ; in early summer nights many fireflies fly over the stream. In winter, we have a lot of snow ; sometimes it reaches 2 meters from the ground! On clear nights you can enjoy the sky full of stars.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath
I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you book.

Spacious house with garden, facing a local shrine
To ensure you enjoy the stay to the fullest, I set check-in and check-out time to both 12:00 Noon. So you can stay up for 24 hours with one night booking. YAMANOTE HOUSE is accessible from major Kansai stations with 37min from Kyoto Sta. or 65min from Osaka Sta. If you come by car from Kyoto it takes less than 1 hour. The area aournd the house is once small castle town. The house is located next to the Shrine, Hiyoshi-Jinja, where the Omizo Festival is held on May 3 and 4 every year.

COCO amber
とても珍しい直火の焚き火やBBQを楽しめます。室内には薪ストーブ付き!(冬のみ) 庭にガゼボがあり風がなければ雨でもBBQ可能。 Fire TV Stickあります! コンロや炭(3㎏)がリスティングに含まれますから食材をお持ちいただければBBQが楽しめます。 最大5名様まで。 薪を落ち込んで頂ければ直火の焚き火が楽しめます! 箱館山スキー場のロープーウェイがお部屋から見えます。 閑静な別荘地で宿からは森が眺められます。 春にはかすみ桜の花吹雪や野鳥のさえずりがとても心地よいです。夜はフクロウが鳴いたりもします♪ キャンプの練習にテントをたててBBQを楽しんだりもできますよ! インテリアは季節によって変わります。 現地優先です。 田舎で、山が近い為必ず虫は出ます。 虫が苦手な方、小さいお子様連れ、ご心配な方には向きません。 騒ぎたい方やパーティ使用の目的の方、未成年者で喫煙、飲酒目的のグループはお受けできません。 ⚠️別荘周辺には害獣柵がある地域ですので熊被害はありません。 猿、は近寄ってくることはありませんが屋外に食べ物やゴミを放置しないようにしてください。

Omi's Machiya "Kado" Traditional building preservation area
This is the only guest house (entire house rental) facing Shinmachi Street in an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The streets lined with merchants' houses, built in the late Edo period to the Meiji era, give you a strange feeling as if time has stopped when you step into it. This Shinmachi neighborhood is important not only for its scenery but also as a historical site. This is a very rare accommodation where you can stay in such an area.

Kiyomizu Area | Machiya House | 6 Guests | Gion
TABITABI MITSU is a fully renovated 100-year-old Kyoto machiya near Rokuharamitsuji Temple. This private entire house offers a calm stay for one group per day. The entrance features historic stone paving once used for Kyoto’s streetcars. The flooring showcases traditional “Naguri” hand-carved textures. Enjoy a serene garden view and relax in the semi-open-air bath with a Shigaraki ceramic tub. Upstairs includes a tatami room and bedroom with refined design details.

Private House Kuu pieceful stay near Lake Biwa
Kuu is a quiet countryside house, about 1 hour from Kyoto, surrounded by open fields and close to Lake Biwa. Designed for stillness and focus, it’s a place to sit by the window, watch the changing light, and let time slow down. At night, there are almost no lights—only darkness and stars. Freshly roasted coffee and brewing tools are provided for slow mornings. Ideal for 2–3 guests looking for a calm, thoughtful stay. Not suitable for parties.
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Aogawara (The Blue Roof)

【Limited to One Group Per Day】Ogama Guest House

A 150-year-old house built on the grounds of a shrine with a Japanese garden with a pond and a tea room, private rental for up to 6 people

Lake Biwa Right in Front | Ideal for Large Groups

Complete with wood-fired sauna, Jacuzzi, and hot spring bath! Spectacular views of Lake Biwa right in front of you | BBQ available / Campfire / Accommodates up to 8 people | Smelt fishing
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